U.S. History
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced independence from Great Britain, declared U.S. independence, said the U.S. is free
Name one branch or part of the government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial, congress
Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine, New York, Montana, etc
Who was the first Postmaster General of the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the economic system in the United States?
Capitalist economy, market economy
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances, separation of powers
What is the capital of your state?
Denver
Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, etc
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
18
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General, etc.
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Vice President
Why does the U.S. flag have 50 stars?
One for each state
When do we vote for president?
November
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States, the flag
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A civil rights leader who fought for equality for all Americans
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil Rights Movement
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
President
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor, Liberty Island
What is the last day to pay taxes?
April 15
What is one reason colonists came to America
Freedom, religious freedom, economic opportunity, to escape persecution.